Lighting and Sound Design Controllable qualities of light: Intensity Distribution Color Movement Lighting is among the most abstract of theatrical means.

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Lighting and Sound Design Controllable qualities of light: Intensity Distribution Color Movement Lighting is among the most abstract of theatrical means

Fahrenheit 451 (Photograph by Gary L. Sanford)

Terra Nova (Photograph by Gary L. Sanford)

Lighting Design Functions of Lighting Design: Provides appropriate visibility Sculpts dimensionally Reinforces and creates stage compositions Enhances mood and atmosphere Supports style and production concept Reinforces the action

Proposals (Photograph by Gary L. Sanford)

A Trifle Dead (Color Photo by Gary L. Sanford)

Lighting Designer’s Working Procedures Approach varies, but in general: Must adjust work frequently to enhance the work of others Cannot make firm decisions until later in the process than other designers Work very dependant upon the staging/blocking

Lighting Designer’s Working Procedures Convey the design through: Value sketches Lighting score Computer simulation

Organizing the Distribution of Light Working plans: Light Plot Floor plan Vertical section Instrument Schedule Magic sheet

Organizing the Distribution of Light 3 Principle Types of Stage Lighting: Specific Illumination General Illumination Special Effects

Lighting Designer’s Working Procedures Instrument Schedule: A chart that lists for each lighting instrument its: Specifications Mounting position Color filter Area of focus Circuit into which it is plugged Dimmer into which it is patched

Setting the Lights, Rehearsals, and Performance Instruments are mounted and focused Cue sheets are generated Lighting is integrated with the other production elements during technical rehearsals

The Increasing Role of Sound Design Only acknowledged recently as a separate art of design Sound may be divided into 3 categories: 1. Verbal – the actors’ voices 2. Non-Verbal – music and abstract sound 3. Realistic – identifiable / recognizable

The Functions of Sound Design 4 main functions: 1. Evokes mood and atmosphere 2. Reinforces the action 3. Reinforces the performer’s voice 4. Supports the productions style or comments on the action

The Sound Designer’s Working Methods and Resources Examines script closely Develop sound score Collects sounds to meet needs Creates sound plot Creates show master Creates cue sheets Adjusts cues in technical rehearsals

The Sound Designer’s Working Methods and Resources An efficient sound system includes: Several recorder / playback units Microphones Turntables Tape / cassettes or digital players

The Sound Designer’s Working Methods and Resources An efficient sound system includes: Equipment of processing and altering sound Hi-fidelity speaker system Patch bay Control console Computers